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UN fails to pass new North Korea sanctions as China and Russia veto
US says unsuccessful vote marks first time Security Council members have vetoed new measures against DPRK
May 27, 2022
Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair
Addition comes after different firm threatened legal action against organizers for using name without authorization
May 24, 2022
UN agency granted sanctions exemption to help improve ‘food security’ in DPRK
Food and Agriculture Organization gets green light to send support for farming sector amid reports of drought
May 16, 2022
China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests
Chinese ambassador tells the US to drop false belief in the ‘magical powers of sanctions’
May 12, 2022
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems
May 11, 2022
Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?
Experts suggest a range of explanations, including hesitance in Pyongyang to disclose details of its weapons programs
May 11, 2022
US designates virtual currency mixer for North Korea sanctions evasion
Blender.io used to launder $20 million from March 2021 Axie Infinity heist, State Department says
May 7, 2022
ROK defense, foreign minister nominees discuss North Korea ICBMs and sanctions
Lee Jong-sup and Park Jin participated in parliamentary hearings ahead of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration
May 5, 2022
US doesn’t exclude more missile defense in South Korea after North’s latest test
Washington condemns Wednesday’s ballistic missile launch from Pyongyang as violation of UN Security Council resolutions
May 5, 2022
One country, one system: How North Korea-Hong Kong ties pivot around China
Hong Kong-based entities continue to be key nodes in Kim Jong Un’s sanctions-busting and money laundering schemes
May 4, 2022
